Memory Care at The Courtyards

Creative Living comes to Memory Care in the Pasadena area.

Everyone at MonteCedro benefits from our Creative Living philosophy and culture that enriches mind, body and spirit—especially memory care residents of The Courtyards at Monte Cedro. Creative Living promotes a resident-driven, completely individualized experience. The Courtyards offers abundant opportunities for residents to laugh, to listen and to enjoy each other’s company.

The Courtyards is designed to maximize each resident's individual abilities and preferences. Specially trained, dedicated and compassionate life-enrichment professionals come together with residents to create meaningful, joyful, and enhanced daily experiences. Our staff partners with each resident’s family to develop plans of personalized care, integrating each resident’s interests and preferences into daily life, and respecting each resident’s personal schedule for dressing, dining, and participation in activities.

Led by a life-enrichment partner, this innovative program uses food and flavors to reconnect with powerful sensory-related memories, helping people to appreciate living in the present with pure gratitude. From fully experiencing the simple art of chewing a raisin…to being part of a supervised kitchen crew/dining team that prepares every aspect of a successful and social group meal, our Creative Cooking: Courtyard Living Program engages residents in meaningful ways, enabling them to contribute and experience the culinary arts. Responsibilities include sous chef, prep chef, tabletop designer, hostess, DJ, and tidy-up committee. By creatively cooking together we not only nourish our bodies but our spirits.